College of Business Marketing Intern

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate)

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 14.00

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Hybrid

The UCA College of Business is looking to invest in TWO Marketing Interns by hiring UCA business majors.

• Students are encouraged to use this paid internship to earn credit hours, such as MKTG 3V82.

This opportunity begins at one semester, but the paid opportunity may be extended a second semester through the academic year based on candidate performance and college need.

If any business major is interested in a career in marketing, social media, event promotion, or project management, this is an opportunity to enhance your resume and earn valuable experience, while working alongside experienced marketing and project management professionals.

Applicants should have a creative mindset and strong oral and written communication skills. Applicants should be team-oriented and humility and openness to learn.

Student interns will work directly for the COB Director of Strategic Engagement and be responsible for:

• Completion of at least one Coursera Marketing training course with certificate
• Completion of academic requirements – if this course is for credit
• Assisting with social media platforms – graphics development, photography, and a content creation calendar
  • Attending events, meetings, or guest speakers to gather photos and content
  • Brainstorming ways to reach target audiences
  • Respond to comments and questions
• Opportunity to develop social content into promotional materials for ongoing events
• Help prepare, set up, and take down promotional items at events
• Other opportunities based on the interest of the applicant hired
• Other tasks as assigned

• Teamwork
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team
• Civility and positivity in all interactions of a public or confidential nature
• Flexibility, humility, patience, resilience, and the ability to work around competing priorities without losing momentum

• Business major in good academic standing
• Preferred College of Business major - Junior or Senior, who seeks experience to earn a job in the Marketing field

Not required – will be gained during internship

• Skills to apply for a full-time marketing or content creation position
  • Experience with Canva and other graphics development platforms
  • Experience in business side of in major social platforms:
    Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok
  • Experience with studio equipment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Independent editorial judgement
  • Brand stewardship
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple content streams and production timelines simultaneously
• Strategic thinking – see beyond individual posts to understand how content decisions compound into channel presence and brand perception.
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Ability to make sound judgments that reflect well publicly on employer
• Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

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